Primary News

The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on.

Serena Williams 

Celebrating Our Circle of Strength

Throughout our Primary classrooms, the playground, in specialist lessons or representing the College something remarkable happens every single day. It's not always loud or flashy, but it's powerful and transformative. It's the quiet magic that occurs when women and girls lift each other up, creating ripples of strength that touch every corner of our community.

In our Primary classrooms, we witness extraordinary moments of solidarity amongst our students all the time.  They demonstrate the values that will serve them throughout their lives. They're learning that success isn't a competition, but a collaborative effort of respect, resilience, compassion and contribution. Whether it's lending a pen, ensuring others are not left alone in the playground or standing up for classmates facing challenges, our students understand instinctively that when one of them succeeds, they all succeed.

There is a certain group that I would like to highlight as showing towering strength and absolute resilience and that is our Year 5/6 Waterpolo team.  These girls demonstrate on a weekly basis that resilience isn't about facing challenges alone - it's about knowing when to ask for help and being ready to offer it in return.  Each week they show up to play waterpolo as part of a combined team and although each week they face very tough opposition these girls never drop their heads, they never blame others on the team for the lack of winning, but they always encourage, are absolute cheerleaders for each other and celebrate each other's successes.  

The culture of mutual support extends beautifully among our female staff members, who model the very behaviours we hope to instill in our students. It is the formal and informal mentoring amongst our female staff that makes the day smooth, and for those around to feel supported. Sharing of resources freely, celebrating each other's innovative approaches, and providing the emotional support needed to navigate all that is a teaching day; with grace and determination.

Our female staff members model what it means to be professional women who genuinely celebrate each other's successes without jealousy or competition. They show that collaboration leads to innovation, that diverse perspectives strengthen decision-making, and that a supportive work environment benefits everyone.

Our students observe these examples of strength and support, learning that true resilience comes not from individual toughness, but from building and maintaining strong connections with others. They see that asking for help is a sign of wisdom, not weakness, and that offering support strengthens all.  

The girls in our primary classes who comfort crying friends, who offer to help their peers when a piece of work is too hard, or include others in their games are tomorrow's leaders. The women on our staff who mentor newcomers, celebrate colleagues' achievements, and create opportunities for growth are shaping not just Mount Carmel College’s culture, but our greater community's future.

Together, they remind us daily that when women support women, extraordinary things happen. They prove that strength shared is strength multiplied, and that the most powerful force for positive change is often found in the simple act of one woman reaching out to lift up another.

The ‘Louisa Centre’

In the last edition of The View I stated that as soon as we had a date we would let parents know.  Well as luck would have it we have worked through with our amazing architects and builders and our Kinder and Prep students will move into the Louisa Centre on Tuesday 22 July - the first teaching day of Term 3.  

All Kinder and Prep parents will receive a personal invite to attend that day and we are so very much looking forward to welcoming you into this truly beautiful space.  Thanks must go to our energetic, passionate and visionary principal Mrs Megan Richardson and the College Board for their support.  

Winter Uniform

The Uniform Shop has distributed all back orders of ties and therefore the expectation is that all Primary students should now be in full winter uniform unless it is a day when they have dance or PE.

All students are reminded that they are to wear their blazer to and from school but it is not to be worn in class.  Jumpers, cardigans and vests are available from the Uniform Shop for extra warmth.  

If wearing their PE uniform there is no need to wear a long sleeve top underneath as students have the option of the quarter zip or the jacket or both to ensure that they are warm.  If this causes an issue please do not hesitate to see your daughter’s class teacher. 

Speak Up Stay Chatty - Shorts Day 

Mount Carmel is proud to be recognised as a steadfast supporter of Speak Up Stay Chatty Shorts Day, a meaningful initiative that reminds us all of the vital importance of checking in with one another and ensuring everyone is okay. This special day encourages open conversations and genuine connections, breaking down barriers that might prevent people from reaching out when they need support most. 

At Mount Carmel, we understand that mental health and wellbeing flourish in communities where people feel comfortable speaking up and staying engaged with each other. By participating in this day, we reinforce our commitment to creating an environment where every person feels valued, heard, and supported. It's a simple yet powerful reminder that sometimes the most important thing we can do is ask someone how they're really doing and take the time to truly listen to their answer.

So on Friday 20 June all ELC - Year 6 students are asked to come to school wearing a pair of shorts (not school shorts) with their PE uniform on top.  We will then come together as a community to show off our shorts and remind ourselves of the importance of looking after one another.